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Discover Athens over 48 hours across all three of our routes.
Discover Athens over 48 hours across all three of our routes.
  • Adult
    From €25.00
  • Child 5–15
    From €9.00
  • Family 2 Adults, 3 Children
    From €70.00
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Hop on, Hop off
Hop on, Hop off
Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours give you the freedom to explore Athens your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any designated stop, as many times as you wish. Stops are conveniently located near Athens' best landmarks and sights to make it easy for you to hop off and explore at your leisure. Simply hop back on the bus when you’re ready to rejoin the tour. Alternatively, you're very welcome to stay on board for the entire tour to relax and discover Athens from the top deck! For more information, please see our brochure.

Routes

  • Athens Route

    See the best of Athens' rich historical heritage and explore cultural landmarks and attractions!

    • Operates 9:00-16:30
    • Frequency: 20 mins
    See full timetable
  • Piraeus Route

    Explore the port city of Piraeus and discover maritime history, Greek culture and the waterfront!

    • Operates 12:30-16:00
    • Frequency: 75 mins
    See full timetable
  • Riviera Route

    Enjoy coastal views of the scenic Athenian Riveria.

    • Operates 11:00-15:00
    • Frequency: 2 hours
    See full timetable
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FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website and from the on-street sales teams located at various stops across our routes including Stop #4 (Acropolis).

Is the audio guide available in my language?

Our hop-on, hop-off Athens day tours feature audio guides, offering fun and informative commentary in 14 languages, including:

    • English
    • Greek
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Chinese
    • Turkish
    • Arabian
    • Japanese
    • French
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Hebrew
    • Ukrainian

    Customers are provided with a set of headphones to tune in to the audio commentary.

Where can I hop on the bus?
You can hop on the bus from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop.
When do bus tours start and finish?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information about our first and last bus times and tour duration.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Athens
Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Athens on open-top, double-decker buses, operating across three routes that take you to iconic Athens landmarks and attractions. During your tour, you can tune in to our audio commentary to hear some fascinating facts and stories about Athens. You can hop on and hop off the bus at any stop to visit attractions and places of interest, or you're welcome to sit back and relax for the entire tour!

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